When the coming-of-age dramedy — starring Sean Penn and Jennifer Jason Leigh — premiered in 1982, it was more than just 'a cool buzz' Emily Krauser is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been at ...

"Let's party!" Fast Times at Ridgemont High not only launched careers but also helped redefine the coming-of-age movie. Based on Cameron Crowe's eponymous book, Amy Heckerling's screen adaptation ...

Fast Times at Ridgemont High helped redefine the coming-of-age movie. The teen comedy, which premiered over 43 years ago on Aug. 13, 1982, follows a group of high school students navigating the ups ...